Upcoming Events

Crafty Saturday - Make & Take Pick-up

All Day 4/15–4/22

Teens, Adults

Arts & Crafts

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill. Open to everyone aged 16+.

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:00am–12:00pm

Birth to Pre-K

Open Play

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Artist Reception

9:00am–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

Artist Reception

Mara Working

10:00am–12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 3

Purpose of Meeting

Working

Tiny Art Gallery

All Day 4/19–4/25

All Ages

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Art Display Space

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Ryan Wolf

1:00pm–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

D&D

John’s Development

3:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 2

Purpose of Meeting

Reading

Pack 172 - Den Meetings

3:15pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

Den meetings for 6 cub scout dens.

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm

Teens, Adults

Health & Wellness

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Kelly Cocks- IVRS

3:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Iowa vocational rehabilitation meeting

Tutoring

4:15pm–5:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Family Night: Portraits

6:00pm–6:30pm

All Ages

Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity.

Heritage Elementary PTO

6:00pm–7:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Heritage Elementary PTO - Monthly Meeting

Baby Storytime

9:00am–9:30am

Birth to Pre-K

Storytime

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Data & Analytics Commitments

9:00am–3:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Casey's Data & Analytics Fiscal Year Planning

Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:30am–12:00pm

Birth to Pre-K

Open Play

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

CultureALL

3:00pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

planning session

American Heart Association

3:30pm–5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

CPR

Tutoring

5:00pm–6:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 5

Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

St Peter Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Study Room 4

Purpose of Meeting

Planning meeting for St Peter Committee.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

5:00pm–8:00pm

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Health & Wellness

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required.

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures. Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.

Chevalia Run HOA

6:30pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

HOA Board meeting

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth to Pre-K

Storytime

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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